Conference Staff (FSB) - Fall 2025

About the Position

Conference Mates facilitate the planning, organizing, and execution of conference activities, work as 'hotel staff' including reception and housekeeping duties, and provides transportation for conferences.

Sea Base is a unique Scouting program that offers aquatics programs found nowhere else. Whether your interests lie in sailing, scuba diving, rustic camping on an undeveloped barrier island, fishing or a combination of all, this is the place for your Troop, Team, Crew, Sea Ship or Explorer Post. Sea Base serves around 16,000 participants annually.

This application is for the Fall 2025 season. Please submit applications for other seasons of employment through a separate listing on our job board.

About the Sea Base

The Sea Base is one of four National High Adventure Bases operated by Scouting America (formerly Boy Scout of America). We offer programs that include fishing, sailing, scuba diving, coral restoration, snorkeling, kayaking, camping, and much more across six operating locations. Many job opportunities are available at multiple locations; not all locations have job opportunities.

Sea Base Locations

• Sea Base, Islamorada - Located in Islamorada, FL at mile marker 73.8 along US-1, Overseas Highway. Home to our sailing and scuba diving adventures.
• Camp Jackson Sawyer - Located just south of Bahia Honda State Park, mile marker 33.9. Home to our Family Adventure Camp and Pre / Post adventure camp.
• Brinton Environmental Center - Located in Summerland Key at mile marker 23.8. Home to our coral nursery and coral restoration efforts, Out Island adventure (Big Munson Island), and many other adventures.
• Sea Base, St. Thomas - Located in the Unites States Virgin Islands. Home of two different sailing opportunities.
• Sea Base Bahamas - Located about 100 miles east of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Home to three different sailing opportunities.

About Sea Base Staff

Our staff get to work in many different capacities to support and run our many programs that run throughout the year. While the summer season (approximately mid-May through August) is our largest opportunity for staff, we have employment opportunities throughout the year.

Employees have the opportunity to take advantage of regular meals prepared by our food-services team and on-site housing provided during each employment term. Accommodations also include fitness rooms, recreational areas, and laundry machines.

While on staff, you will have the opportunity for staff to gain knowledge and certifications in scuba diving, lifeguarding, wilderness first aid, CPR, and SERV Safe.